un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwer 
: not aware : ignorant
unaware of the problem
unawarely
adverb
unawareness
noun
Examples of unaware in a Sentence
Adjective
she was unaware of the change in travel plans
Adverb
the predawn attack took the airmen completely unaware
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James Brewer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Aasmaan and Karishma are just moments away from signing the legal paperwork to marry, unaware of the shocking truth that will upend everything.
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Board members were reportedly unaware of the district's dire financial state, which stems from massive one-time investments and the end of federal COVID-19 relief funds.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Many people don’t think of or are simply unaware of potential IRMAA Medicare surcharges when calculating taxes on a Roth conversion.
—James Brewer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The shootings happened as the suspect’s wife sat outside in their car, unaware of her husband’s intentions, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Aasmaan and Karishma are just moments away from signing the legal paperwork to marry, unaware of the shocking truth that will upend everything.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Board members were reportedly unaware of the district's dire financial state, which stems from massive one-time investments and the end of federal COVID-19 relief funds.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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